Michael Cahill 5k
The final evening road race of the season , the Michael Cahill 5k,was held in Ballingarry on Friday night last. Christopher Bracken of Thurles Crokes tok the men's race in 15:24 while Margaret Danagher (Templemore) won the lady's race in 18:17. Tommy Falconer was our club's first finisher in 23rd place. Ann Cronin took second O/45 lady's prize.
Carrick AC results :
23rd Tommy Falconer 18:22 36th Pat Kerwick 19:33 40th Seamus Ward 19:33 43rd Patrick Roche 19:47
67th Paddy Brunnock 22:08 75th Matt Greene 22:27 84th Ann Cronin 24:32 91st Sandra O'Neill 28:26
Brian Wins Rusty Scanlon 10k
Also on Friday last, five of our club members travelled to Kilkenny for the Rusty Scanlon Memorial 10k. Brian Murphy took first prize and the perpetual trophy with a great run, clocking 33:14. Our next finisher was our newest club member,Tony Kenny, who finished fifth in 36:10. James Fox also ran very well to finish eleventh in a time of 37:54.
Jackie Power was third overall lady, while her mum , Ann, had another fine performance.Well done to all our runners.
Fixtures
Tues. Sept. 15th/22nd/29th : 'My Dress' 1-mile Challenge, Sean Kelly Centre, 6:30pm
Sun. Sept. 20th : Moran Cup 1-mile race at Faugheen Field Day 3pm